New Intake 2026
12th May 2026 - WhatsApp Group
Please do join our Reception class WhatsApp group via the QR to stay informed of upcoming events.
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12th May 2026 - Next Steps
An email has been sent to all families we will be welcoming to our school in September. Within the email is a link to a form that we ask you all to complete and submit by Tuesday 2nd June. If you have any questions, please call the office. Thank you.
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30th April 2026 - PTA Welcome
The Crawley Ridge Infant School Association Registered Charity No 1047332
Please see the attachment below to read all about our wonderful PTA and all the fabulous work they do throughout the school year to hold fun events for the children and raise important funds for our school.
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23rd April 2026 - Do you need childcare?
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22nd April 2026 - Message from the Surrey Children & Family Health Team :
I am writing to inform you about the forthcoming “School Readiness and Making a Healthy Start” webinar, which has been developed to support parents and carers in preparing their children for a successful transition into the school environment.
The webinar will be delivered monthly from April 2026 to October 2026.
The next session will take place on 20 May 2026, from 10:30am to 11:30am, and will offer evidence informed guidance on a broad range of key health‑related school readiness topics, including:
· Understanding your child
· Talking to your child about starting school
· Separation anxiety
· Toileting
· Dental health
· Healthy eating
· Sleep
· Hand hygiene
· Reception Year health screening
· Vaccinations
· Screen safety
· Supporting children with additional needs
The aim of these sessions is to ensure that families receive clear, consistent, and accessible information to help you feel confident and well prepared ahead of your child starting school.
The webinar access link can be found on our website or app at: surreychildandfamily.co.uk
Please navigate to School Nursing 5–19 Years and scroll down to Virtual Sessions.
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20th April 2026
We are delighted that you have been offered a place by the Local Authority for your child to start at Crawley Ridge Infant School, commencing September 2026. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you join our school family. Please follow the instructions in your offer letter from the Local Authority to formally accept (or decline) your place with the Local Authority by 30th April. The Local Authority is holding a waiting list for the September intake, and we would greatly appreciate immediate notice if your child’s place is not required.
In order that we may start planning to welcome your child in September, please complete the Microsoft Form that was emailed to you today, 20th April.
Following your acceptance of your child’s place, you will receive a Registration Form (via Microsoft Forms) to complete and return to the school.
Dates for your diaries:
(you will be able to confirm your attendance to these in the form).
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Tuesday 30th June from 09:40 - 11.00 > Stay and Play sessions. Come into school with your child to explore the reception learning environment. This is a great opportunity for children to meet the staff and make some friends. Parents will remain onsite at all times.
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Wednesday 1st July 18:00 – 19:00 > Parents meeting. An opportunity for parents to meet the Headteacher and Reception staff. Learn about the school and what reception entails. Parents only.
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Thursday 9th July from 09:30 - 10:30 > Story time. A chance for your child to meet the teachers for a lovely story, before the summer break. Parents will leave the school site during this time.
To ensure the best possible start and smoothest transition for your child, we strongly recommend attending all three sessions above.
We are here to help and support you and your child during this incredibly exciting new adventure. If you need any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the office via our email address or telephone number.
We look forward to meeting you and your families in the coming weeks and months, ready for ‘big school’ to commence in September.
Yours sincerely,
Benedict O'Shea
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12th February 2026
On the evening of 16th April, Surrey applicants who applied online will be sent an email or receive a notification through the app with the outcome of their application. You will be able to log in to your account to submit your response.
Surrey applicants who applied on paper will be sent their outcome via email.
Responses need to be submitted to Surrey by 30th April.
After 16th April we will make contact with all families who have received an offer to start at Crawley Ridge Infant School to welcome you to our school community and begin the process of registering children in the school.
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Term dates 2026/2027
Attached below.
Inset Days 2026/2027
- Wednesday 2nd September 2026
- Friday 12th February 2027
- Monday 7th June 2027
- Thursday 22nd July 2027
- Friday 23rd July 2027
5 O’clock Club – After-School Care at Crawley Ridge Infant School
5 O’clock Club is our after-school provision, offering a safe, friendly, and familiar environment for children that attend our school.
The club is run by Crawley Ridge Infant School staff and takes place on-site in the Nurture Hub and/or main school hall. Children enjoy time to play, relax, and take part in activities, with a light snack and drink provided.
Please click here for full details.
Graitney Club - Wraparound Care at Crawley Ridge Junior School
Based at Crawley Ridge Juniors, Graitney Club aims to provide high quality, affordable, reliable and accessible before and after school childcare to all children who attend Crawley Ridge Infants and Juniors. Please see their leaflet at the foot of this page for further details and information on how to contact them should you wish to book your child a place.
Contact : Diana on 01276 61144 opt 2, or email graitney@crj.tamat.org.uk
School uniform
Our school uniform list and supplier information is attached below.
The PTA holds a selection of Nearly New Uniform which can be purchased directly from the shop on the PTA portal (you will need to register on the portal to proceed with a purchase - this portal is used to purchase all things related to PTA events) :
https://www.pta-events.co.uk/cris/index.cfm
PTA contact email address:
pta@cri.tamat.org.uk
Explore our website
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About Us - for school times and classes, staff, governors, volunteers
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News and Events - for school calendar, term dates, newsletters
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Learning - for curriculum, home learning, assessments, behaviour
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Parents - for information for new families, uniform, attendance, medical, clubs, home school agreement
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Key Information - for policies, school performance, safeguarding
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